Valentina Kirilova
LeapRate Analyst

Experienced independent writer and journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the global online trading sector.
fintech
June 09, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Monetary Authority of Singapore and ASBA sign FinTech MoU

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas (ASBA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bolster FinTech ties between Singapore and the Americas. The MOU provides a framework for FinTech cooperation between Singapore and ASBA member countries. Under the framework, both parties can explore potential…

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MOEX launches trading in sunflower seed futures
June 09, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

MOEX releases steady equity and bond market volumes report in May

Moscow Exchange announced the equity and bond market volumes report for May 2017. The highlights include: In May, Moscow Exchange’s Indices reflected the negative trend on the Russian stock market. The MICEX Index was down 5.77% to 1,900.38 (from 2,016.71 on 28 April), while the dollar-denominated RTS Index fell 5.49% to 1,053.30 (from 1,114.43). The…

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FINRA's 2018 volume tops 2017 activity by 87%
June 09, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FINRA issues research on securitized-asset liquidity

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Office of the Chief Economist posted a new Research Note on liquidity in structured products, complementing an earlier report on corporate-bond liquidity. The new analysis focused on two categories of products: real-estate securities, including mortgage-backed securities in residential housing and commercial buildings, as well as collateralized mortgage products and…

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CFTC offices
June 09, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

CFTC charges Pishon Holding LLC with fraudulently soliciting more than $11 million from customers in connection with trading futures

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that on June 1, 2017, Judge James Robart of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington entered a Statutory Restraining Order (SRO) against Sung Hong a/k/a Lawrence or Laurence Hong of Bellevue, Washington (Laurence Hong), Hyun Joo Hong a/k/a Grace Hong of either Bellevue…

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June 09, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Solactive and Panthera Solutions launch Solactive Panthera World Market Portfolio Index

Solactive, the innovative German index engineer, and Panthera Solutions announced that are launching the Solactive Panthera World Market Portfolio Index. This index seeks to replicate the global market portfolio as measured by Monaco-based asset allocation consultancy Panthera Solutions through a multi-asset indexing strategy. Specifically, the index is composed of ETFs and minor cash positions tracking…

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fca warning
June 08, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Barton & Rose firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the firm Barton & Rose. Barton & Rose is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated…

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SFC fines
June 08, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

CySEC issues series of fines against former executives of CommexFX

The Board of the Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission (CySEC) just announced that has issued series of fines against former executives of CommexFX with a total amount of €400.000. CySEC has previously fined the company CommexFX, and after numerous suspensions of its license, has finally decided to wholly withdraw the authorisation with number CIF 153/11 of CommexFx Ltd,…

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NSD and Interfax launch Single Disclosure Window product
June 08, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

NSD conducts DVP settlement via correspondent account with the Bank of Russia

National Settlement Depository (NSD), Russia’s central securities depository, announced that has expanded settlement opportunities for its clients: it has conducted the first DVP transaction via a correspondent account with the Bank of Russia. Along with DVP settlements in NSD and on accounts with foreign banks, NSD also provides its clients with the opportunity to conduct…

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